August 14, 2026

Dulcet

adjective

Definition

Sweet and soothing, especially in sound. Dulcet tones are gentle and pleasing, never harsh or strident.

Example Sentence

“The dulcet tones of the lute drifted out from the open window.”

Etymology

From Old French doucet, diminutive of doux (sweet), from Latin dulcis (sweet).

Scrabble Score

D2U1L1C3E1T1

DULCET scores 9 points in Scrabble.

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